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Angela Asher was modeling internationally when on a lark in the early 90's she decided to audition to get into a master class with the late great acting coach Michael Shurtleff.
She credits him with giving her the courage to make the switch from modeling to acting as a profession. She continued to study with Michael Shurtleff through the 90's as well as the late great Al Waxman (Who gave her the nickname of 'Baby Bacall' because of the similar husky speaking voice of Lauren Bacall). She has been recognized for her performances in Emmy Nominated Ken Finkleman's Married Life (1995 Gemini Nomination- Best Ensemble in a Comedy). Award winning playwright George F Walker's This Is Wonderland(2004 Gemini Nomination-Best Actress Guest Star in a Drama).
She then went on to join the cast in season three playing Cara Pifco's con artist sister. CBC/CW Network's 18 To Life (2010 Gemini Nomination-Best Ensemble in a Comedy). Other notable Guest Star roles include John Woo's Once A Thief, Gene Roddenberry's Earth: The Final Conflict, Queer As Folk, and a recurring role on Degrassi: The Next Generation.